Spacecraft Operator

Planetek Hellas, a member of the D-Orbit Group, is a leading Greek company active in Earth Observation, geospatial intelligence, and software development for both satellites in orbit and their ground systems.

Founded in Athens in 2006, the company combines deep expertise in satellite data exploitation, geoinformation systems, and participation in major ESA and European Commission programmes.

Today, Planetek Hellas stands as a strategic pillar of the Greek space industry, contributing to Europe’s and Greece’s efforts to build the next generation of integrated space infrastructures and achieve operational autonomy in space.

The company operates its own Satellite Command and Control Centre (C2) in Kifisia, Athens – a modern infrastructure serving as a national hub for satellite mission operations that supports both civilian and defense applications,

As we expand our portfolio in space and defense programs, we are seeking a highly capable and motivated Spacecraft Operator.

Tasks:

• Command and control the company's proprietary satellites and their payloads
• On-board anomaly identification and resolution
• Orbital and attitude maneuvers execution
• Flight and Ground Operations Procedures development and validation
• On-Board Control Procedures development and validation on the Engineering Model
• Flight Operations activities planning, scheduling and execution throughout the missions
• Interfacing with all subsystems and the software team to investigate and solve anomalies
• Interface with Flight Operations Segment developers to define user stories and requirements
• Support for ground systems and integration with the space segment
• Authoring of Technical documents

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Knowledge of System Engineering, Orbital and Attitude Dynamics
• Experience of Spaceflight Operations and/or AIV processes
• Experience with scripting languages (Python)
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git)
• Knowledge of flight dynamics tools (Orekit, GMAT, etc.)
• Knowledge of Ground Segment architectures
• Availability to work outside normal office working hours
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team and individually
• Knowledge of spaceflight dynamics and manoeuvre planning
• Experience with Operations Procedures writing and testing is a strong plus
• Deep knowledge of AI/ML concepts and their application

Education:

University degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in Aerospace/Space Engineering

Language:

Excellent command of Greek (native level) and English (full professional proficiency) is mandatory.

Additional:

Availability to work by shifts is necessary

Hiring Process: Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

Application review: We go through all applications, but we'll only reach out to candidates who closely match what we're looking for.
If you don’t hear from us, it means we’re not moving forward with your application at this time, but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the future!

First chat: Selected candidates will have an informal meeting with us so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations and goals.

Technical interviews: Next, you’ll have one or two technical interviews, focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.

Offer: If all goes well, we’ll send you an offer! Sometimes this stage can take a bit of time, as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.

We do our best to get back to everyone we interview, but sometimes things take longer than we'd like and updates might be a bit slow. If you've got any questions, just reach out to us!

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us reach new heights together!

Extra-UE applicants:

This is NOT a full remote job, so, you need VISA to work in Greece.
We can currently consider only applicants with an existing right to work in the country.
Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At Planetek, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at Planetek that reflects this belief.